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Broadway Performers Set for Mediated Contract Talks Amid Strike Threat

10/22/2025

Summary

Story summary

Broadway performers will meet with a mediator on October 22 to negotiate a new contract after August 31.
Local 802, the union, demands fair wages and health coverage.
The union has authorized a strike if no agreement is reached by Thursday.
The Broadway League says negotiations should occur at the bargaining table, not in the press.

History

Historical Context

The 1980 actors' strike, involving the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), began on July 21, driven by demands for profit sharing from emerging home media and a 35% wage increase. This pivotal labor action, which halted most film and television productions, underscored ongoing struggles for fair compensation in the entertainment industry, echoing current negotiations for equitable treatment.

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Story summary

Broadway performers will meet with a mediator on October 22 to negotiate a new contract after August 31.
Local 802, the union, demands fair wages and health coverage.
The union has authorized a strike if no agreement is reached by Thursday.
The Broadway League says negotiations should occur at the bargaining table, not in the press.

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